How To Fix PQ550 - Career & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Career & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Either you did not position the cursor on a career, or the career has
been deleted in another session or by another user.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ550 - Career & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PQ550 typically indicates that the system cannot find a specific career or position in the system. This error often arises in the context of personnel administration or organizational management when trying to access or assign a career path that has not been defined or is incorrectly referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Career Path: The career path you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for career paths may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the career path.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Career Path Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the IMG under Personnel Management or Organizational Management).
  Ensure that the career path you are trying to access is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like PPOME (for Organizational Management) or PA20 (for Personnel Administration) to check if the career path exists.
  Look for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T77S0 for career paths).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the career path. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to career management to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME, PA20, PA30, and PPOSE for managing organizational structures and personnel data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PQ550 error and implement a solution.